Mathematical Reflections #2 Page 35 Jae Park

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a table?

Some advantages are:
• Has exact numbers
• Can compare numbers easily

Some disadvantages are:
• Cannot see patterns
• Does not let you see the “whole image” of the data.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a graph?

Some advantages are:
• Shows patterns
• Shows you the “whole image” of the data

Some disadvantages are:
• Does not have exact numbers
• Cannot compare easily

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a written report?

Some advantages are:
• Can describe clearly with exact numbers
• Can give you clear images about how the bike ride was like

Some disadvantages are:
• Does not show patterns (it can give you patterns with words but not as affective as a graph)
• Does not give you the “whole image” of the data